AAA Sportsmanship Manual - Arkansas Activities Association

Sample Pre-Game Announcements:
SPORTSMANSHIP PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Good evening. (Name of school) welcomes you to (name of stadium/field/gymnasium) for tonight’s
game. We remind you that interscholastic events are an extension of the classroom, and that lessons
are best learned when respect is shown to all. Please, let your good sportsmanship show during
the game. And now let’s meet the starting lineups…
Good evening. (Name of school) welcomes you to (name of stadium/field/gymnasium) for tonight’s
game. One of the goals of high school athletics is learning lifetime values. Sportsmanship is one
such value that makes these games an educational experience. Remember, be a good sport! And
now let’s meet the starting lineups…
Good evening. (School name) welcomes you to today’s game between (team names). The educational
value of this event is more important than its outcome. Respect for others, including opponents
and officials, is one of those values. So, please be a Good Sport today—the teams are counting
on it! And now let’s meet the starting lineups…
We are pleased to welcome you this evening to (name of school). Good sportsmanship is one of the
primary purposes of the high school interscholastic athletic program. Our athletes recognize that
judgment calls are made in good faith and that they must abide by the decisions of the officials.
Spectators can support their high school interscholastic program by refraining from derogatory or
intemperate remarks or cheers. We hope you will enjoy the game and support your athletes in a
positive and sportsmanlike manner. And now let’s meet the starting lineups…
This competition is being played according to the rules of the Arkansas Activities Association.
These rules provide for fair competition among players. Spectators can help promote good sportsmanship
by observing the rules of fair play. Everyone is requested to take a personal responsibility
for keeping this game at a high level of fair, clean, wholesome competition by exhibiting good sportsmanship.
Ladies and gentlemen, in the spirit of sportsmanship, (name of school) and the Arkansas Activities
Association ask that all fans act responsibly and courteously to those around you. Vulgar, abusive,
or demeaning language or disorderly conduct is unacceptable and unwelcome at (name of school).
Let’s afford the student-athletes, coaches, officials, and your fellow fans the respect they deserve.
The throwing of objects on the playing area is strictly prohibited. (Name of school) stands for class
and dignity and your help is appreciated in carrying on this great tradition.
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